Nigel Blandin Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I am just about to bring my 1990 Seven over from Jersey and will need to mot it to get it registered with dvla. As we don't have such things in Jersey, will I need to (re) fit rear fog and reverse lights to pass? I don't have front repeaters on the wings either.Are there any Seven friendly testers in the Sudbury area by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 On my '98 kit I never fitted the side repeaters on the cycle wings and its never been mentioned. Last year I fitted LEDs side indicators into the headlights more as a prompt I'd left them on (always in line of sight).Reverse light is optional and only needs to work if fitted. Fog light I'm not sure - depends on the legislation at production date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECR Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 My 1990 kit was supplied with a fog light so I would think it was required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ford Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Reverse light isn't optional in MOT tests for cars first used from September 2009. Not sure if import tests will treat the car as a new car, or will defer to the rules based on the original date of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Blandin Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Thanks, that's interesting about the repeaters on the headlamps...good idea.I think I will go with the new LED rears anyway as they incorporate everything anyway. I just have my hands full and only have two weeks from import to get the mot apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Blandin Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 I rather hope it uses the first registered date.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 16, 2022 Member Share Posted March 16, 2022 The current MoT inspection manual.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Geoff Brown Posted March 16, 2022 Area Representative Share Posted March 16, 2022 With no MoT in Jersey the BIG hurdle to pass a UK test is emissions compliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 I can't be certain, but you might find that VAT becomes payable on a vehicle that is imported to the UK if VAT wasn't paid when new. I speak from experience of importing a used boat from Jersey to the UK in 2020 - as I say, the rules might be different for cars than boats.... but it's probably best to find out first rather than finding out the hard way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Here is a link to the forms needed to import a vehicle: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/inf106-how-to-import-a-vehicle-into-the-united-kingdom-uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ford Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 might find that VAT becomes payable on a vehicle that is imported to the UK if VAT wasn't paid when newYou'd certainly think so. Otherwise people could export cars (no VAT) then immediately reimport them as "secondhand" and avoid the VAT. I suspect we'd have heard of that wheeze if it was possible. And Lewis Hamilton would probably use it for all his road vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANGO7 Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 I imported a Triumph Tiger motorbike (1973) into the U.K. from the USA (to where it had been exported when new). I had to pay VAT at 5% of what I paid for the bike, however there were no import duties to be paid. (I presume this would apply to vehicles in general I.e. cars as well as motorbikes). These charges were based on the bike being an unmodified classic and over 30 years old. As far as the DVLA were concerned the bike was treated as being one of 1973 vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Kingsley Young Posted March 18, 2022 Area Representative Share Posted March 18, 2022 I think that if you have owned the car yourself in Jersey for a number of years you would not have to pay VAT on entry, as for fog lights and reversing lights that may be a requirement .check it out with those that do know though !Kingsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Blandin Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 Hi Andy, that's not a problem. As I hav3 had it for 20 years we have done all the transfer of residence stuff. No vat due! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Blandin Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 As I replied to Andy, if it is your possession and you can prove you have had it for a while, cars is six months I think, you complete the forms, get them approved and no hassle.We have had to list everything we own...after 32 years of marriage that is a lot!You then have two weeks to inform hmrc of arrival in the UK so you can register it. If it is a car over ten years old, it shouldn't need "approval" but will need a mot. I have just ordered some Caterham led rear lights as they have integrated fog and reverse lights...I just have to go wire fishing. Hadn't considered the emissions bit though. I assume they will go with the 1990 accepted figures? My BDR is on Jenveys with an MBE ecu so if it fails, we could put in an mot map I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert green Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Was the car kit built? If so mot emissions test is visible smoke only on that era of car. Mine is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Blandin Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 This was a factory car. Does it make a difference to the test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 20, 2022 Member Share Posted March 20, 2022 Emissions testing: please could someone link to the current decision flowchart.ThanksJonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldAndrewE Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 What is the applicable MOT Emissions test for a Seven? | Caterham and Lotus Seven Club (caterhamlotus7.club)There is this, not sure this is what you meant JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted March 21, 2022 Member Share Posted March 21, 2022 The current decision flowcharts for emissions limits for MoT inspections in England. The date of first use is needed.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Blandin Posted March 22, 2022 Author Share Posted March 22, 2022 Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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